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Patient Actions

Immediate Action
  • Call your doctor if you suffer a dislocation injury.
  • Apply ice to knee as soon as possible.
  • With any recent injury, use RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.

See Your Doctor

If:
  • You feel your knee is out of joint.
  • You hear or feel a popping noise.
  • You experience pain.

Last updated: Aug-27-07

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